Affecting an estimated two million Americans, emphysema is a chronic respiratory condition, nearly always caused by the destruction of lung tissue by toxins contained in cigarette smoke.

The Texas Cord Blood Bank (TCBB), a publicly and privately funded non-profit program established to create a public supply of umbilical cord blood, announced today that it has begun collecting the life-saving resource from Northeast Baptist Hospital.

Designed with women and children in mind, Baptist Health System brings you Baptist Moms & Kids. A helpful resource for you and your child's health.

North Central Baptist Hospital in Stone Oak is hosting a series of free educational seminars called “Know Your Numbers” given by leading cardiac specialists in San Antonio and where you can get free screenings that will let you know if you’re at risk for heart disease.

Tommye Austin, RN, PhD(c), MBA, MSN, RN, CNAA, BC, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Baptist Health System, where she focuses on nursing excellence and quality.